Burdwan University vs National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
A side-by-side look at Burdwan University in Bardhaman, West Bengal and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Burdwan University | National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Bardhaman, West Bengal | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹25.5k – ₹1.9L | ₹33.5k – ₹59.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0569 | U-0114 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | buruniv.ac.in | niepa.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Burdwan University: from ₹25,500, against ₹33,500 at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA).
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Burdwan University.
- Burdwan University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Burdwan University is in Bardhaman, West Bengal and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 1,220 km apart.
- Burdwan University is a government institution and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a deemed-to-be university.
- Burdwan University lists 11 programmes and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Burdwan University lists 11 programmes in all and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Burdwan University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

